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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-08-1982 Regular Meeting42ja STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF BALDWIN The City Council, City of Fairhope, met in regular session at 5:30 o'clock, p.m., Fairhope Municipal Complex, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on Monday, 8 November 1982. Present were Mayor James P. Nix; Councilmembers Roy C. White, Sam E. Box, Trisha Nelson, and David E. Bishop; City Attorney Jim Reid and City Clerk Evelyn Phillips. Councilmember C.O. McCawley passed away Saturday, November 6th. The Mayor and Council expressed sympathy to Mrs. McCawley and family and Dr. H.B. Shepherd, recently retired pastor of the First Baptist Church, gave the invocation after the Council audi- ence observed a minute of silent prayer in honor of the late Councilman McCawley. Minutes of the 25 October regular session and the 3 November 1982 special session were duly approved. Mayor Nix introduced, and moved for the adoption of, the following Resolution. Seconded by Councilman Box, motion passed unanimously: RESOLUTION NO. 60-82 Whereas, Reverend H.B. Shepherd has devoted twenty- three years of his life to serving the congregation of the First Baptist Church and the citizens of Fairhope, and Whereas, he has given generously of his time, unselfish- ly serving in all activities in a dignified, impartial, Christian - like manner; thereby being an example for all, and Whereas, we wish to acknowledge to him our grateful apprec- iation for these many years, and Therefore of the City of expression of well, and its for many years hereby resolve, that the Mayor and City Council Fairhope extend to Reverend Shepherd its humble esteem for him in serving this city faithfully and best wishes for good health, success and prosperity to come. N Adopted this 8th day of Noi I FA - W-01 4-ij. l 11/8/82 425 Councilwoman Nelson moved to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute an agreement with Theatre 8:15 for the rental of the Old Civic Center area of the building on the corner of Church & Morphy. Seconded by Councilman White, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Nelson moved to approve the application by Reinaldo Tirador, dba PALMERS RESTAURANT, 18 Laurel Street,(Formerly Gambinos) for a Restaurant Liquor License. Seconded by Councilman Box, motion passed unanimously. Mr. John Nelson, Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, asked Mrs. Rae Jackson to present plans for the 1983 Arts & Crafts Festival Mrs. Jackson requested Council approval for the closing of the same streets as last year, placing of booths back-to-back in center of streets, and date is to be March 18, 19, 20, 1983. Councilman Bishop moved to approve the plan. Seconded by Councilman White, motion passed unanimously. Mr. Nelson advised of Chamber's plans for the Christmas Parade. To begin at 7:00 o'clock P.M. December 3rd, follow same route as last year. Chamber requested the City to sponsor a 1-hour Christmas program at the Civic Center, prior to the Parade, consisting of songs and recitations. No food or drink. No charge to Chamber for use of Center, Chamber will place and leave for the season a fully -decorated Christmas Tree in the Lobby. Councilman Box moved to approve. Seconded by Councilwoman Nelson, motion passed unanimously. Mr. Peter Cunningham, Recreation Director at Mariott Grand Hetel, presented a plan to pave a bicycle trail from the City to Hotel, a projected cost of $50,000. The Mayor appointed Councilman White, Supt. Phil Rutherford, and Building Official Bob Lunsford to work with Mr. Cunningham and County Engineer Percy Nixon on this project. They are to make a feasibility study and determine costs and how to finance —State, County, City, and Hotel to share... and report to Council when possible. So'moved by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Nelson, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Box introduced and moved for the adoption of, the following Resolution. Seconded by Councilman White, motion passed unanimously Resolution No. 61-82 A resolution assenting to a Refinancing Agreement by and betwwen Fairhope Yardarm Restaurant & Marina, Inc. and Central Bank of the South. Whereas, by resolution of May 25, 1981, the City Council assented to the assignment of the leased premises known as the Yardarm Restaurant and Building and the Fairhope Marina from Bob W. Pope to Fairhope Yardarm Restaurant & Marina, Inc. and a subsequent assignment from Fairhope Yardarm Restaurant & Marina, Inc. to the First National Bank of Baldwin County for the purpose of securing financing; and Whereas, the parties above have expressed a desire to re- 11/8/82 426 finance the existing loan with Central Bank of the South, the successor of First National Bank of Baldwin County, and the City Council having reviewed the terms of such refinancing and finding no objection thereto: Now therefore, be it resolved by the Mayor and Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama: that the Refinancing Agreement and the terms of the loan from the Central Bank of the South to the Fairhope Yardarm Restaurant and Mairna, Inc. are assented to and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Refinancing Agreement, expressing this assent. Dated this 8 day of November, 1982. x, Mayor City C Councilman Box introduced Ordinance No. 707, an Ordinance to authorize a loan of $338,000 to the City from Central Bank of the South of Fairhope, Alabama, for Phase B of the Waterline Extension (FmHA) project, and to issue a Water Revenue Bond An- ticipation Note in evidence of the money so borrowed. In order to take immediate action, Councilman Bishop moved to suspend the rules. Seconded by Councilman Box, motion passed unanimously.by the following vote: AYE - Box, Bishop, White, Nelson, and Nix. NAY -none. Councilman Box then moved for final adoption of Ordinance No. 707. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously by the following vote: AYE - Box, Bishop, White, Nelson, and Nix. NAY - none: Due to some regularly scheduled City Holidays falling on the weekend this year, Councilwoman Nelson moved the following Holidays be observed by the City in 1982: Thanksgiving = November 25th and November 26th Christmas - December 24th (all day) New Year's Day- December 31st (all day) Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Box moved to have bids requested on a Back Hoe for the Water & Sewer Department. Seconded by Councilman White, motion passed unanimously. Councilman Box moved to hear the following business not on the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Bishop, motion passed unan- imously: 11/8/82 427 Councilwoman Nelson asked Council to consider the construction of, or the purchase of, risers to be used in the Civic Center main auditorium so persons seated in the rear area could have a better view of stage presentations. After much discussion of costs, storage handling, time availability, Councilwoman Nelson was asked to study the project further and, with the help of Building Official Lunsford, return with more complete estimates before Council consideration. Councilman Bishop moved to pay bills as presented. Seconded by Councilman Box, motion passed unanimously. Meeting was duly adjourned. y0i3O' k V v If ty